DiZoglio launches effort to pry open Beacon Hill

State Auditor Diana DiZoglio’s voter-approved audit of the Massachusetts Legislature has ground to a halt, prompting her to launch a new drive for transparency. With Beacon Hill’s secret legislative processes under scrutiny, DiZoglio is pushing to open up one of the state’s most closely guarded institutions.

DiZoglio launches effort to pry open Beacon Hill

Report: CYFD significantly backslides on Kevin S. obligations

A new report criticizes New Mexico’s Children, Youth, and Families Department (CYFD) for falling behind on obligations linked to the Kevin S. agreement. While department officials do not dispute these findings, they maintain the agency has made progress in recent months.

Report: CYFD significantly backslides on Kevin S. obligations

She’s a true patriot: Kash Patel defends girlfriend amid row over FBI jet use – India Today

Kash Patel stands by his girlfriend, country music artist Alexis Wilkins, in a heated dispute over the alleged use of an FBI plane. Reports indicate that a top FBI official was ousted, triggering Patel’s outrage and prompting a larger conversation about oversight and accountability.

Records published Oct. 7, 2025

The West Central Tribune remains committed to publishing public records as part of its responsibility to keep the community informed. Drawing on information from both the court system and law enforcement agencies, the newspaper ensures every detail is accessible for readers and preserved for history.

Opinion | Are Minnesota cities secretly building data centers? Residents deserve to know.

Minnesota cities, including North Mankato, are striking confidential deals with data center developers—leaving residents with more questions than answers. This opinion piece calls for greater transparency, urging local officials to inform communities about large-scale projects that could shape their future.

Opinion | Are Minnesota cities secretly building data centers? Residents deserve to know.

Judge decides GovGuam can bring claims against Ordot dump receiver

In a significant legal development, Guam’s Chief Judge has ruled that the government can proceed with claims against federal receiver GBB Inc. in the so-called “contractor case.”

Judge decides GovGuam can bring claims against Ordot dump receiver

Democrats wrestle with how to conduct oversight as Trump officials crack down

Facing arrests and charges, Congressional Democrats are wrestling with how to effectively oversee the Trump administration’s actions. As traditional oversight methods meet resistance, lawmakers are seeking new strategies to fulfill their responsibilities.

Democrats wrestle with how to conduct oversight as Trump officials crack down

In NCLA Amicus Win, Supreme Court Revives Innocent Family’s Suit over FBI’s Wrong-House Raid

The U.S. Supreme Court has unanimously reversed the dismissal of an Atlanta family’s lawsuit after FBI agents mistakenly raided their home. The case now returns to the Eleventh Circuit for reconsideration, highlighting significant questions about government accountability and the limits of federal immunity.

Mongolia PM resigns after anti-corruption protests

Mongolia’s Prime Minister Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene has resigned after enduring weeks of anti-corruption protests in the nation’s capital, signaling a significant shift in the country’s political landscape.

Mongolia PM resigns after anti-corruption protests

Letters to the editor: Donald Trump

In a scathing letter, a concerned citizen warns that the ‘storm’ President Trump once alluded to has arrived, criticizing his leadership and the senators who confirmed his Cabinet.